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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.54, 1,125.50 and 461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.54, 1,125.50 and 461.51 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.54 : 1,125.50 = 461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.54/1,125.50 = 461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.54x = 1,125.50 × 461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.54x = 519,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,430.01/815.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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